I’m new to BiggerPockets and excited to connect with real estate professionals.

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ElectricalElectrical and plumbing inspections are best left to the professionals, but there are a few simple checks that can ensure you’re not buying a total lemon.

Properly and professionally managed property in Texas has meters for every unit.Again, I'll point out meters are well under $100 each.

Curious if anyone has had success (or failure) qualifying for RE Professional status with an STR, even if not self managing?

If done this way, the investor could use this as a powerful tax strategy to spread the taxable event over years, lowering the effective tax rate faced from the taxable events.I have heard professionals compare it to an installment agreement, but with more control.

Get rid of this tenant and stop the bleeding.P.S. the money you are losing each year is more than you would pay for a professional property manager.

If your area has a lot of young professionals glued to their phones, the premium boost could help push your listing to the top, which means more eyes.Hope this helps..or at least gives you a few ideas to considerJasper, the Pat Boukhaled investor team,Turning investment visions into reality in Phoenix, AZ - ranked #1 for residential real estate growth and opportunity by PwC.

Unfortunately so has building costs 😕 Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

But otherwise, your renovations will take months longer and end up costing more than if you hired professionals.